Montgomery County SHERIFF’S REPORT 12/31/2025 – 01/08/2026

On January 1, 2026, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the New Florence area for an equipment violation. During the course of the investigation, the driver advised deputies that while […]

Montgomery County SHERIFF’S REPORT 12/31/2025 – 01/08/2026

On January 1, 2026, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the New Florence area for an equipment violation. During the course of the investigation, the driver advised deputies that while being pulled over, he concealed a Methamphetamine pipe inside his girlfriend’s belongings. The driver stated he did so in hopes that she would be arrested after learning she had been unfaithful. Deputies conducted a search of the vehicle and located a pipe containing approximately 0.5 grams of Methamphetamine. The driver was arrest, transported to the MC Jail, and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

JOHN WELKER
On January 3, 2026, deputies observed a subject operating a vehicle in Montgomery City whom they knew to have a revoked driving status. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. During the course of the investigation, the driver consented to a search of his person. The search resulted in the discovery of three plastic baggies containing Methamphetamine, as well as a glass smoking pipe commonly used to ingest methamphetamine. The subject was arrested, transported to the MC Jail, and charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving While Revoked

GARRETT DAY
On 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling eastbound on State Highway 161 for speeding, 68 miles per hour in a posted 55 mile per hour zone. According to deputies’ reports, the driver failed to immediately yield and exhibited driving behaviors consistent with impairment, including lane weaving, crossing the centerline, and failing to maintain a single lane of travel. The vehicle continued eastbound before turning onto Sunbeam Road, where it eventually stopped. Deputies made contact with the driver and observed erratic movements and behavior consistent with impairment by illegal narcotics. During the investigation, the driver consented to a search of the vehicle, which resulted in the discovery of a plastic bag containing methamphetamine. A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) responded to the scene and conducted a Drug Recognition Evaluation. Based on the evaluation, the DRE determined the driver was impaired and unable to safely operate a motor vehicle. The driver was arrested and transported to the MC Jail. Upon arrival at the jail, deputies recovered an additional clear plastic bag containing methamphetamine from the driver’s shoe. The total combined weight of the recovered substances was approximately 𝟕𝟒 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬. The subject was charged with 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 (𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬), 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚, and 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝟏𝟏–𝟏𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭)

LYLE GIBSON
On January 3, 2026, deputies responded to a residence in the Jonesburg area in reference to a domestic disturbance. During the course of the investigation, deputies determined the male subject became upset with an 11-year-old juvenile who had been poking him with a bat. The subject took the bat from the juvenile and charged toward him with the bat. The subject then threw the bat, breaking the glass on the oven. The suspect was placed under arrest, transported to the MC Jail, and charged with Domestic Assault.

TAMMY HOFFMAN
On January 7, 2026, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding and failing to maintain a single lane of travel. Upon making contact with the driver, deputies detected a strong odor of an intoxicant coming from her person. The driver also displayed behavior consistent with impairment. Standard Field Sobriety Tests were administered. The driver initially complied and performed poorly on the first test; however, she subsequently refused to complete any additional testing. Deputies advised the driver she was under arrest. As deputies attempted to place her in handcuffs, she began resisting and pulling away from them. Once the driver was placed under arrest, she was transported to the MC Jail, where she refused to provide a breath sample for BAC testing. The driver was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Resisting Arrest.

Calls for the Week:

Driving While Suspended – High Hill

Informational For Agency – Jonesburg

Assist Other Agency – Jonesburg

No Valid License – High Hill

Exceeded Posted Speed Limit – New Florence

Possession Controlled Substance -New Florence

Death Investigation – Jonesburg

Assist Other Agency – Montgomery City

Deliver Controlled Substance – Montgomery City

Verbal Domestic – Jonesburg

Trafficking Drugs – Montgomery County

Informational For Agency – McKittrick

Domestic Assault – Jonesburg

Stealing-Motor Vehicle – Jonesburg

Informational For Agency – High Hill

Stealing – Danville

Civil Issue – Montgomery County

Warrant Arrest – Montgomery City

Stealing – Jonesburg

Informational For Agency – New Florence

Warrant Arrest – Silex

Driving While Intoxicated – Montgomery City

Stealing – Montgomery City

Motor Vehicle Accident – Bellflower

Verbal Domestic – Bellflower

Motor Vehicle Accident – High Hill

Check Well Being – Jonesburg

Stealing – Bellflower

Animal Neglect – Montgomery City

Disturbance – Jonesburg

Assist Road and Bridge – Mineola

Check Well Being – Danville

Public Service Request – Montgomery City

Unwanted Subject – Montgomery City

Motor Vehicle Accident – Montgomery City

Assist Children’s Division – Jonesburg

Traffic Hazard – New Florence

Check Well Being – New Florence

Public Service Request – Jonesburg

Suspicious Vehicle – Montgomery City

Follow Up – Jonesburg

C & I – Montgomery City

Medical – Middletown

Assist Children’s Division – New Florence

C & I – I 70

Public Service Request – Middletown

Pedestrian Check – I 70

Follow Up – Montgomery City

Investigation – Jonesburg

Check Well Being – Jonesburg

Medical – Bellflower

Threats – Wellsville

Peace Disturbance – Wellsville

Medical – Montgomery City

Follow Up – Jonesburg

Follow Up – Jonesburg

Assist Menasha PD – Middletown

Funeral Detail – Montgomery City

Livestock At Large – Montgomery City

Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

Animal Complaint – Wellsville

Animal Complaint – Americus

Assist MSHP – I 70

Peace Disturbance – Jonesburg

Domestic – Jonesburg

Suspicious Activity – High Hill

Motorist Assist – I 70

Follow Up – High Hill

Follow Up – High Hill

Motorist Assist – Montgomery City

Check Well Being – Middletown

C & I – I 70

Stolen Vehicle – Jonesburg

Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

Disturbance – High Hill

Check Well Being – Jonesburg

Public Service Request – High Hill

911 Hang Up – Bellflower

Stealing – Danville

Assist Other Agency – Middletown

Public Service Request – Montgomery City

Motor Vehicle Accident – High Hill

Domestic – Montgomery City

Motorist Assist – New Florence

C & I – Bellflower

Investigation – Bellflower

Public Service Request – Middletown

Property Damage – New Florence

Suspicious Vehicle – Wellsville

Civil Matter – Bellflower

Public Service Request – Montgomery City

Follow Up – Montgomery City

Motorist Assist – New Florence

Animal Complaint – Wellsville

Follow Up – Montgomery City

Missing Child – Wellsville

Assist Other Agency – Montgomery City

Unknown Situation – Wellsville

Motorist Assist – Wellsville

Assist Other Agency – High Hill

Stealing – Jonesburg

Suspicious Activity – Bellflower

Extra Patrol – Wellsville

Arrest Attempt – Montgomery City

Pedestrian Check – Bellflower

Found Property – New Florence

Motorist Assist – New Florence

Animal Complaint – Wellsville

Suspicious Vehicle – Montgomery City

911 Open Line – New Florence

Follow Up – Montgomery City

Motor Vehicle Crash – High Hill

Public Service Request – Bellflower

Disturbance – Wellsville

C & I – New Florence

Disturbance – Montgomery City

C & I – New Florence

Follow Up – Montgomery City

Suspicious Activity – Bellflower

Slide Off – Bellflower

Public Service Request – Montgomery City

Check the Well Being – Montgomery City

Disturbance — Bellflower

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